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Literacy Education Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2022 : Code SPAAPP

This specialisation provides an opportunity for motivated professionals concerned with evidence-based educational practice to undertake advanced coursework in this area of study that will enable them to perform to a high standard in either a classroom, consulting or literacy leadership role.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Janet HUNTER

Learning Outcomes

  1. Research, analyse, evaluate and communicate the theoretical concepts and methods used for effective learning and teaching for literacy education.
  2. Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge of the pedagogical practices for literacy education to create a philosophy that underpins effective teaching and learning.
  3. Work collaboratively with colleagues to evaluate and improve teaching approaches as part of ongoing professional development.

Specialisation Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
LAN6000Teaching, Assessing and Improving Writing15
LAN6001Teaching Reading: Theory, Comprehension and Skills15
LAN6124How Children Learn Literacy: Processes, Development, Difficulties15
LST6281Understanding Language15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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